Lead Java Developer (VP)

Citi is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (VP Level) to work on the equity derivatives reference data platform in Belfast, UK. The role involves defining architecture, designing and developing applications, and working closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Requirements

• Define the architecture, design, development, code review, pairing, testing, and maintenance of applications.
• Design and implement scalable applications and services with a solid focus on quality, continuous integration, deployment, observability, metrics, and monitoring.
• Write testable code following clean coding and SOLID design principles, instilling best engineering practices across the wider firm.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to the overall quality, maintainability, and testability of software developed.
• Adapt to changes in priorities and requirements.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders (e.g., Front Office, Quants, Risk, Operations, Regulatory teams) to define reference data requirements, ensure data quality and governance, and deliver robust solutions that materially impact the business and improve the end-user experience.
• Provide leadership to project and team from a region perspective. Collaborate with production support, BAs and other developers to help investigate and communicate on production issues, mentor junior developers helping resolve issues or blockers and provide general leadership to team.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources